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Auction: 25121 - Spink Numismatic e-Circular 40: British and World Coins, Medals and Artefacts - e-Auction
Lot: 1849

Hiberno-Norse coinage, Phase I (c.997-1020), Penny, Group C, imitating 'Helmet' type of Aethelred II, "London" mint, and "Wulfwine[?]" moneyer, + ÆÐELRÆÐ REX AIP, helmeted and armoured bust left, rev. + LVI NIND PNO PIVF, voided long cross over square with trefoil at each point, 1.97g [30.40grns], 3h (SCBI -; EMC -; S.6116), peck marks and unfortunately pierced on shoulder of bust, slightly off struck, legends a misreading of Wulfwine on London for Aethelred II 'Helmet' Type, very fine, incredibly rare

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£420

Starting price
£320